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Amitriptyline Shows Significant Improvement in IBS Symptoms in Primary Care Setting
A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to determine if amitriptyline (10-30 mg nightly) is superior to placebo for improving...

IBS Affects 10.5% of Population: Study Highlights Tricyclic Antidepressant Treatment
A community-based study in Birmingham, UK, found that IBS affects 10.5% of the population, with a higher prevalence in women...

Low FODMAP Diet: A Key Strategy for Managing IBS Symptoms
FODMAPs are a group of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are not fully digested or absorbed in the intestines....

How Doctors Diagnose IBS
To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), doctors typically review a patient's symptoms, medical and family history, and perform a physical...

Prevalence of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Patients With Eating Disorders
This study aimed to explore the prevalence and types of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in patients with eating disorders (EDs)...

Gastroenterologists Embrace Dietary Therapy for IBS, Yet Dietitian Referrals Remain Low
A survey of United States gastroenterologists explored their perceptions of dietary therapies for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....